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impact today
When you choose to give, you become part of something bigger—something powerful.
Join ICAN's first major fundraising campaign and help build a future where every family facing anophthalmia or microphthalmia finds support, resources, and hope.
Donations go towards:
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ICAN Scholarship Fund
Financial assistance for families traveling to specialists or attending conferences, removing economic barriers to care and connection.
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Parent Ambassador Program
Regional community meetups led by trained parent volunteers, bringing ICAN’s support to local communities nationwide.
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Expert Speaker Series
Virtual and in-person educational sessions with leading clinicians from CHOP, Einstein Medical Center, and other institutions.
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Enhanced Website & Medical Resources
Continuous updates on breakthroughs in treatment, highlighting new therapies and sharing the latest medical advances.
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Research Registry Growth
Enhanced outreach to grow the Anophthalmia/Microphthalmia Registry, advancing clinical research and improving outcomes.
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Inspiring Others
Your generosity can motivate friends, family, and colleagues to do the same.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes! The International Children's Anophthalmia Network (ICAN) is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your financial contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
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100% of your donation directly funds programs that support families navigating microphthalmia and anophthalmia. Because our leadership is entirely volunteer-led, we keep overhead minimal to ensure your contribution has the highest possible impact.
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Yes! As a family-led organization, we rely entirely on the passion and talent of our community to move our mission forward. Whether you are a parent looking to give back, an individual living with microphthalmia or anophthalmia, or an ally eager to help, there are so many ways to make a meaningful difference.
Every story, skill set, and perspective helps us strengthen our network—please get in touch to see how you can get involved!
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We accept select in-kind donations that directly support our programs and operations. Our highest-priority in-kind needs include:
Professional Services: Pro-bono expertise in website development, graphic design, accessibility technology, or marketing to support our upcoming digital overhaul.
Conference & Event Support: Corporate sponsorships, printing services for educational collateral, or donated venue space for our regional Parent Ambassador meetups.
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Yes, we deeply appreciate tribute gifts. Making a donation to celebrate a milestone, honor a loved one, or remember someone special is a meaningful way to directly support our community.
Our secure donation platform includes a dedicated notes section where you can specify who your gift is for and leave a personal message. We welcome these tributes and are happy to help ensure your gift carries a lasting impact toward our ongoing mission.